Pentax 24-70mm does real well against "the big boys" in this shootout

**MJSfoto1956** · 05-04-2016, 01:24 PM

I was pleasantly pleased at how much this pro Nikon shooter liked the Pentax 24-70mm vs. the competition. He talks about it @ 5:50 into the film.

Sony, Canon, Nikon, and Pentax Duke it Out in 24-70mm f/2.8 Shootout

Michael

stevebrot · 05-04-2016, 01:39 PM

A link to the video was already shared...

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/320235-pent...anon-sony.html

I too was struck by the enthusiasm of the pro in regards to shooting action with the K3II/24-70 combo.

Steve

OoKU · 05-04-2016, 06:06 PM

why use K3II not K1?

victormeldrew · 05-04-2016, 06:23 PM

I was most surprised by how poorly the mad-priced Nikon performed!

**TomTom** · 05-04-2016, 06:47 PM

Originally posted by OoKU

why use K3II not K1?

The K-1 wasn't available when they did the test.

mee · 05-04-2016, 07:14 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

I too was struck by the enthusiasm of the pro in regards to shooting action with the K3II/24-70 combo.

I was struck by the host's confusion of the pro's enthusiasm with Pentax as if the Pentax is a 3rd world camera company..

The K-1 is really going to open some minds it seems..

stevebrot · 05-04-2016, 07:37 PM

Originally posted by mee

I was struck by the host's confusion of the pro's enthusiasm with Pentax as if the Pentax is a 3rd world camera company..

The K-1 is really going to open some minds it seems..

Are you familiar with "The Camera Store"? They sell and feature regular reviews of Pentax product and are one of the more effective promoters of the brand on the Web.

Steve

mee · 05-05-2016, 06:51 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Are you familiar with "The Camera Store"? They sell and feature regular reviews of Pentax product and are one of the more effective promoters of the brand on the Web.

I wouldn't know that judging from his reactions in the video.. he seems genuinely shocked anyone would be interested in Pentax both in expression and statement..

mikeSF · 05-05-2016, 08:00 AM

Originally posted by mee

I wouldn't know that judging from his reactions in the video.. he seems genuinely shocked anyone would be interested in Pentax both in expression and statement..

yeah, i follow Chris and know he is always Pentax-friendly, but his reaction a couple of times seemed to reaffirm that the guy's opinion was clearly unpopular. I think he was using intentional sarcasm to inject humor, but why?

stevebrot · 05-06-2016, 08:06 AM

Originally posted by mikeSF

I think he was using intentional sarcasm to inject humor, but why?

I believe you are correct and think he was frustrated at not having the K-1 for the test.

Steve

pete-tarmigan · 05-06-2016, 09:15 AM

Originally posted by mikeSF

yeah, i follow Chris and know he is always Pentax-friendly...

But, didn't he also say that the K-S1 was one of the most pointless SLRs ever produced?

mikeSF · 05-06-2016, 12:13 PM

Originally posted by pete-tarmigan

But, didn't he also say that the K-S1 was one of the most pointless SLRs ever produced?

what's a K-S1?

pete-tarmigan · 05-06-2016, 12:22 PM

Originally posted by mikeSF

what's a K-S1?

In the event that you're not kidding (I don't see any emoticons or emojis):

Pentax K-S1 - Pentax K-mount DSLRs - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications

stevebrot · 05-06-2016, 04:19 PM

Originally posted by mikeSF

yeah, i follow Chris and know he is always Pentax-friendly

Originally posted by pete-tarmigan

But, didn't he also say that the K-S1 was one of the most pointless SLRs ever produced?

Some would consider that statement to be Pentax-friendly, but those folk are obviously not part of the K-S1's target market.

Steve

mikeSF · 05-06-2016, 08:28 PM

Originally posted by pete-tarmigan

In the event that you're not kidding (I don't see any emoticons or emojis):

Pentax K-S1 - Pentax K-mount DSLRs - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications

I honestly never knew about that one. But I don't always keep up.

05-04-2016, 01:24 PM	#1
MJSfoto1956 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 1,305	Pentax 24-70mm does real well against "the big boys" in this shootout I was pleasantly pleased at how much this pro Nikon shooter liked the Pentax 24-70mm vs. the competition. He talks about it @ 5:50 into the film. Sony, Canon, Nikon, and Pentax Duke it Out in 24-70mm f/2.8 Shootout Michael

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05-04-2016, 01:39 PM	#2
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	A link to the video was already shared... https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/320235-pent...anon-sony.html I too was struck by the enthusiasm of the pro in regards to shooting action with the K3II/24-70 combo. Steve

05-04-2016, 06:06 PM	#3
OoKU Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 740	why use K3II not K1?

05-04-2016, 06:23 PM	#4
victormeldrew Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: South West UK Photos: Albums Posts: 1,493	I was most surprised by how poorly the mad-priced Nikon performed!

05-04-2016, 06:47 PM	#5
TomTom Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Dallas, Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 539	Originally posted by OoKU why use K3II not K1? The K-1 wasn't available when they did the test.

05-04-2016, 07:14 PM	#6
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by stevebrot I too was struck by the enthusiasm of the pro in regards to shooting action with the K3II/24-70 combo. I was struck by the host's confusion of the pro's enthusiasm with Pentax as if the Pentax is a 3rd world camera company.. The K-1 is really going to open some minds it seems..

05-04-2016, 07:37 PM	#7
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by mee I was struck by the host's confusion of the pro's enthusiasm with Pentax as if the Pentax is a 3rd world camera company.. The K-1 is really going to open some minds it seems.. Are you familiar with "The Camera Store"? They sell and feature regular reviews of Pentax product and are one of the more effective promoters of the brand on the Web. Steve

05-05-2016, 06:51 AM	#8
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by stevebrot Are you familiar with "The Camera Store"? They sell and feature regular reviews of Pentax product and are one of the more effective promoters of the brand on the Web. I wouldn't know that judging from his reactions in the video.. he seems genuinely shocked anyone would be interested in Pentax both in expression and statement..

05-05-2016, 08:00 AM	#9
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	Originally posted by mee I wouldn't know that judging from his reactions in the video.. he seems genuinely shocked anyone would be interested in Pentax both in expression and statement.. yeah, i follow Chris and know he is always Pentax-friendly, but his reaction a couple of times seemed to reaffirm that the guy's opinion was clearly unpopular. I think he was using intentional sarcasm to inject humor, but why?

05-06-2016, 08:06 AM	#10
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by mikeSF I think he was using intentional sarcasm to inject humor, but why? I believe you are correct and think he was frustrated at not having the K-1 for the test. Steve

05-06-2016, 09:15 AM	#11
pete-tarmigan Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Conception Bay South, New-fun-land Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,272	Originally posted by mikeSF yeah, i follow Chris and know he is always Pentax-friendly... But, didn't he also say that the K-S1 was one of the most pointless SLRs ever produced?

05-06-2016, 12:13 PM	#12
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	Originally posted by pete-tarmigan But, didn't he also say that the K-S1 was one of the most pointless SLRs ever produced? what's a K-S1?

05-06-2016, 12:22 PM	#13
pete-tarmigan Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Conception Bay South, New-fun-land Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,272	Originally posted by mikeSF what's a K-S1? In the event that you're not kidding (I don't see any emoticons or emojis): Pentax K-S1 - Pentax K-mount DSLRs - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications

05-06-2016, 04:19 PM	#14
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by mikeSF yeah, i follow Chris and know he is always Pentax-friendly Originally posted by pete-tarmigan But, didn't he also say that the K-S1 was one of the most pointless SLRs ever produced? Some would consider that statement to be Pentax-friendly, but those folk are obviously not part of the K-S1's target market. Steve

05-06-2016, 08:28 PM	#15
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	Originally posted by pete-tarmigan In the event that you're not kidding (I don't see any emoticons or emojis): Pentax K-S1 - Pentax K-mount DSLRs - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications I honestly never knew about that one. But I don't always keep up.